An Act providing for rent regulation and control of evictions in manufactured housing parks in the town of Athol

This bill authorizes the Town of Athol to create a rent board that can set and adjust rental rates for manufactured housing parks within the town. The board will determine fair rent levels by considering factors such as property tax changes, operating costs, and the condition of the park, while also requiring park owners to register specific information under penalty of perjury. Additionally, the legislation allows the town to regulate evictions and gives the rent board the power to issue orders that tenants can use as a legal defense against eviction proceedings. The act establishes specific court jurisdictions for reviewing board decisions and enforcing the new rules, with violations subject to fines of up to $1,000.